Courtenay (CSi) Wimbledon First Responders were called to a farm about three miles East of Courtenay, Sunday evening, at about 5:47 p.m., to the report of an accident involving a chemical cart and planter. Stutsman County Deputy Jason Falk, says first responders on scene discovered an 80 year-old male who […]
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Daily current burn ban info
Stay up to date on fire danager information for Stutsman County at the Fire Danger Rating Map for daily updates, on conditions. Dickey County Emergency Manager Charlie Russell, says Dickey County will remain in a burn ban all summer. No burning will be allowed when the county is in high, very […]
MDA Labor Day telethon tradition is ending
NEW YORK (AP) – The Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon, a Labor Day television tradition for decades, is ending. The association says the decision is due to “the new realities” of TV viewing and charitable giving. Celebrities from Frank Sinatra, John Lennon and Michael Jackson to Pitbull and Jennifer Lopez have […]
“Stand By Me” Singer Ben E. King passes
NEW YORK (AP) – Ben E. King, singer of such classics as “Stand By Me,” “There Goes My Baby” and “Spanish Harlem,” has died. King died Thursday at age 76, publicist Phil Brown told The Associated Press. Brown did not immediately have other details. As a member of the Drifters, […]
State burn ban extended
Bismarck (CSi) Gov. Jack Dalrymple Thursday extended a statewide fire emergency through May 8, 2015 to protect against fire outbreaks. Dalrymple said the state’s county commissioners should assess their counties’ fire threat and be prepared to authorize a county burn ban, if necessary, once the statewide fire emergency expires May […]
Judge dismisses Knodel trial jury
Update… FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The sexual misconduct trial of a former North Dakota teacher of the year has ended with no verdict after the presiding judge was prompted to dismiss the jury following the medical emergency of a juror. A female juror in the Aaron Knodel (kah-NOH’-dehl) […]
2015 ND legislative highlights
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Jack Dalrymple today said North Dakota’s 64th Legislative Assembly was highlighted by the passage of additional tax relief and property tax reform as well as strong investments in education, statewide infrastructure improvements, outdoor recreation and conservation, and continued support to meet the needs of North Dakota’s […]
Legislature okays Welk home maintenance
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s Legislature has decided to pay for maintenance and other costs at the boyhood home of famous band leader Lawrence Welk. The Legislature two years ago included $100,000 in the State Historical Society’s budget for the purchase of the home in Strasburg. […]
ND announces tax relief packages
BISMARCK, N.D – Gov. Jack Dalrymple joined legislators Tuesday to announce the passage of nearly $400 million in additional tax relief for the people of North Dakota as well as meaningful reform to the state’s property tax system. “North Dakota’s strong economy and our long-standing commitment to sound fiscal management […]
ND legislature passes tuition cap
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota Legislature has passed a higher education bill that caps tuition raises at 2.5 percent for two years. Senators approved the measure Tuesday, one day after the House endorsed it. The Senate earlier had axed the House proposal that would […]






















